Fund the CGR Free Pantry, an initiative to support food sovereignty for all. On Saturdays, the Free Pantry is open from 10am to 2pm at 1804 Deslonde. Anyone can shop, no paperwork or appointment required. Fresh produce and food choice are priorities.

According to the U.S. Hunger Relief Organization, the Lower Ninth Ward is among the least food secure areas in New Orleans. The neighborhood is a food desert, defined by the USDA as any low-income area with at least 500 residents and no grocery store within one mile. The only place to get food in the neighborhood was a combination grocery store, sno-ball stand, po-boy shop, and washeteria. Residents must travel more than a mile for fresh produce, which is difficult given the lack of public transportation and the limited number of car owners.

Your donation enables us to expand our neighbors' offerings. Your donation enables us to provide groceries, especially produce, that is fresh and high-quality. Your donation enables us to feed anyone who needs it, without requiring advance planning and/or cumbersome proof of residence or income. Thank you for empowering us to serve our community through your financial support!